El Chalten in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in El Chalten in january 2026
The weather in El Chalten in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 3630cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Snow showers
73% of time
10%
9%
7%
Weather at 12pm
31°F
Snow showers
80% of time
7%
5%
4%
Weather at 6pm
32°F
Snow showers
78% of time
7%
6%
6%
Weather at 3am
27°F
62%
13%
12%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in El Chalten in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in El Chalten in january.
The climate of El Chalten in january is very bad
the weather in El Chalten in january is wet (with 28.9in of rainfall over 23 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 32in of rainfall over 23 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh around this city this month. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 34°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 25°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in El Chalten is 31°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in El Chalten in the month of january with a maximum record of 54°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 7°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 27 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 87% of time.
In january in El Chalten, the days on average last 15:45. The sun rises at 06:08 and sunset is at 21:53.
January: another location in Argentina?
If you want to go to Argentina in january, there are destinations with better weather than El Chalten:
In january, Buenos Aires, Bahía Blanca, Puerto Madryn, Almte. Brown, Comodoro Rivadavia and Laguna Diamante have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Cordoba, Mar del Plata, Mendoza, Patagonia, Reconquista and Rosario have good weather.
Finally, El Calafate, Iguazú, Salta, La Rioja, Purmamarca (Seven Colors Mountain) and Rio Grande have a tolerable climate, but better than El Chalten.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of El Chalten in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 7°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 27 day(s) (87%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 29km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 14°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 28.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 23 day(s) (73%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.8in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 3630cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 98% | ||||
| Visibility | 4.32km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 78% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:08 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:53 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:45 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in El Chalten in january 2025:
27°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
31°F to 36°F
27°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
31°F to 36°F
27°F to 34°F
27°F to 31°F
20°F to 27°F
20°F to 32°F
31°F to 36°F
23°F to 43°F
20°F to 29°F
25°F to 32°F
22°F to 32°F
25°F to 31°F
27°F to 32°F
31°F to 34°F
29°F to 32°F
29°F to 34°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 34°F
23°F to 29°F
27°F to 29°F
25°F to 38°F
34°F to 36°F
22°F to 27°F
29°F to 34°F
36°F to 38°F
29°F to 38°F
23°F to 32°F
Map: other cities in Argentina in january
Cities near El Chalten:
| Fitz Roy in january | very bad weather |
| El Calafate in january | tolerable weather |
| Perito Moreno in january | very bad weather |
| Río Turbio in january | tolerable weather |
| Cueva de las Manos in january | good weather |
| Comandante Luis Piedra Buena in january | good weather |
| Patagonia in january | good weather |
| Río Gallegos in january | tolerable weather |
| Puerto San Julián in january | good weather |
| Caleta Olivia in january | perfect weather |
| Paramo Chico in january | tolerable weather |
| Puerto Deseado in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
El Chalten
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for El Chalten in january:
Weather data for El Chalten for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in El Chalten. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in El Chalten can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to El Chalten.